Nearly half of the users of official statistics produced by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) are not satisfied with the frequency at which the state-run statistical agency releases new data, according to a recent survey..In particular, around 47 percent of the users expressed thei

ACI Motors Limited, a technical collaboration partner of Yamaha, recently launched a new bike model, the Yamaha FZS version 4.0, in the Bangladesh market at a price of Tk 299,500..Initially, the bike will be available in six colours and can be purchased with attractive discounts through on

National Housing Finance PLC recently announced a 10 percent cash dividend for the year ended on December 31, 2023..The announcement came at the non-bank financial institution’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM), which was held virtually, according to a press release..Mahbubur Rahman

Rosa, a sanitaryware and bathware brand of AkijBashir Group, has recently been awarded “Best Sanitaryware Manufacturer in Asia” for its outstanding technological investments in its sanitaryware manufacturing unit at the TecnAwards 2024..The award ceremony, organised by the Italian Exhibiti

Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate

Good Neighbors Bangladesh (GNB) has allocated 6 Crore 75 Lac Taka to support flood-affected families in Feni, Lakshmipur, Noakhali, Kurigram, Moulvibazar, and Cox’s Bazar districts through emergency relief activities.

United Lube Oil Limited, a distributor of Petronas Lubricants in Bangladesh and a subsidiary of United Group, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited..Wayez Mahmud, director of the oil and energy company, and Uttam Kumar Sadhu, chief ex

British-Irish company Deltaport Ltd will invest $36 million to set up a garments factory in the BEPZA EZ at Mirsarai in Chattogram.

Mastercard recently announced the winners of its ‘Spend and Win Campaign’ during an award ceremony at the Sheraton Dhaka in the capital’s Banani..The campaign, titled ‘Stunning Sydney 2024’, was live from May 21 to June 30, and offered exciting rewards on spends on Mastercard credit, debit

The 11th Asian Tourism Fair, organised by the Bangladesh Tourism Board, ended at the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka on Saturday..HAKIL Tours and Travels, a sister concern of Hatil Furniture, took part in the three-day event, according to a press release..The compa

Electro Mart Limited recently launched a sales and display centre at Chawkbazar in Chattogram..Consumer electronics and home appliances products like Konka brand LED televisions, refrigerators and freezers, ceiling fan, washing machines, microwave ovens, blenders, juicers, iron, rice cooke

LankaBangla Finance, in collaboration with Mastercard and PriyoShop, an on-demand B2B marketplace, recently launched a co-branded credit card, named “LankaBangla PriyoShop Co-Branded Titanium Mastercard Credit Card”, for the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs)..The card w

The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) signed deals with the Korea Packaging Association (KOPA) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) in Seoul recently, according to a press release .A KBCCI delegation, led by Park Young-sik, ambassador of Korea to Bangladesh, v

Women entrepreneurs and bidders of public tenders yesterday urged for more training facilities on the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system introduced by the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA)..They made the plea at a daylong training programme on e-GP, organised by t

Sayeed Ahmed and Mehboob Kabir have been elected president and general secretary, respectively, of the Bangladesh Cargo Vessel Owners’ Association..The election was held during a meeting of the executive committee of the organisation at its head office in the capital’s Kakrail recently, sa

Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited signed an agreement with France-based technology company ABB Cellier for establishing a world class automated production facility at its third factory in the Mirsarai Economic Zone, Chattogram..Rupali Haque Chowdhury, managing director of the paint and coat

The interim government is set to hold the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today where proposals would likely be placed on five projects, including two new ones..Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to the interim government and chairperson of Ecne

The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will work together to help attract foreign investment, according to a press release..Lutfe Siddiqui, the special envoy on international affairs to the chief adviser of

Pragati Life Insurance Limited recently held a function to mark the commencement of the construction of its new headquarters in the capital’s Gulshan..Abdul Awal Mintoo, chairman of the life insurer, inaugurated the construction work, the insurer said in a press release..Syed M Altaf

A delegation of the Europe-Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBFCI), led by its president Wali Tasar Uddin, will be visiting Bangladesh for eight days with the vision of “Developing a New Era of Partnership between the UK, EU and Bangladesh” from September 20 to October 5..Th